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01-08-2009, 11:22 AM
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HELP! need hard-to-find part
Hello!
I am looking for a 3 1/2" black union for my boss. No one manufactures the part any longer. I am trying to find an oldtime store with lots of old parts lying around that might have it.
I know that there are ways to make adaptations; but the service manager is really only interested in getting the right part.
PLEASE let me know if you have any suggestions or know of any suppliers.
Thanks!!!
~HVAC gopher
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01-08-2009, 11:31 AM
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Handle It!
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Everything The Union Guys Do Not Want To Do
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HVAC gopher
Hello!
I am looking for a 3 1/2" black union for my boss. No one manufactures the part any longer. I am trying to find an oldtime store with lots of old parts lying around that might have it.
I know that there are ways to make adaptations; but the service manager is really only interested in getting the right part.
PLEASE let me know if you have any suggestions or know of any suppliers.
Thanks!!!
~HVAC gopher
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I am no HVAC guy, but your description does sound a bit vague!
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01-08-2009, 11:51 AM
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3 1/2" black pipe union for gas?
There is a place locally here that handles older parts for plumping. Not sure they would have something like that.
Last edited by boman47k; 01-08-2009 at 11:53 AM.
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01-08-2009, 11:56 AM
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I found 3 and 4" blk ,but not 3 1/2",but I'm sure it's out there.Charge somebody for your time tracking it down.Good luck.
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01-08-2009, 12:40 PM
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The 3 1/2" union is for an old oil-fired boiler.
We have found both of those sizes (3" and 4") but there are problems inherent with making adaptations rather than replacing with the true part. We would like to replace it with original.
I would love the name of that store Boman47k! I think that is where we are going to find this part; older stores with large inventories.
~HVAC gopher
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01-08-2009, 01:53 PM
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Try:
IAR - PVF Liquidators
2207 E. 165th Street
Hammond, IN 46320
219-844-6800
219-844-6884 (fax)
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01-08-2009, 02:57 PM
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I'll give them a call and see what I can come up with. Or, I will get the name and number for you.
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01-08-2009, 03:19 PM
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Sorry, called and they do not even handle black pipe. In fact, I called 3 others, and one has 3 1/2" black couplings but no unions. I don't think I even thought to ask if they could order the union. You may want to call them and check it out.
Shoals Piping 1-256-383-5830. This in Northwest , Alabama.
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01-10-2009, 11:30 PM
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manager
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You can try Colmbia pipe 1-815-334-1969
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01-10-2009, 11:48 PM
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manager
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heating cooling tech
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you can try Messe & Son 2500 W Lake St Chicago IL 312-733-4848 Thay have be around for long time thay mit have one laying aroung covered by lots of dirt.
Illinois piping 630-543-5000
O'malley brothers 847-679-7020
calumet 219-923-9800
berkheimer 815-385-0021
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01-11-2009, 09:37 AM
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Ain't none available
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01-13-2009, 05:45 PM
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Dr Heat
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HVAC gopher
The 3 1/2" union is for an old oil-fired boiler.
We have found both of those sizes (3" and 4") but there are problems inherent with making adaptations rather than replacing with the true part. We would like to replace it with original.
I would love the name of that store Boman47k! I think that is where we are going to find this part; older stores with large inventories.
~HVAC gopher
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What is the union for not oil pipe I hope  . I do have a 31/2 aluminum union from a power burner.
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